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      The Surgical Treatment of Cicatricial Alopecia

      research The surgical treatment of cicatricial alopecia

      51 citations , July 2008 in “Dermatologic Therapy”
      This article proposes two new categories of cicatricial alopecia—“unstable” and “stable”—and suggests surgical excision as preferred over hair transplantation, especially for unstable cases.

      research Gigasessions with Combination of FUT and FUE in Asians

      September 2017
      This article describes a new hair transplant technique combining FUT and FUE to increase graft numbers in patients with high levels of baldness and reduced scalp laxity, but it does not report clinical outcomes.
      Deep Plane Fixation in Integumental Surgery

      research Deep Plane Fixation in Integumental Surgery

      1 citations , February 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
      This study found that using deep plane fixation during scalp surgeries significantly reduced closure tension and allowed for increased tissue excision compared to standard techniques without fixation.
      Deep Plane Fixation in Integumental Surgery

      research Deep Plane Fixation in Integumental Surgery

      February 2004 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
      This study found that deep plane fixation in scalp surgeries allowed for tension-reduced wound closures and increased tissue excision compared to techniques without deep plane fixation.

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      community The Fear of Oral Minoxidil is Overblown

       272 upvotes 1 year ago
      Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe and effective hair loss treatment with fewer side effects than previously feared. Users often prefer it over topical minoxidil for better results, though some experience side effects like increased body hair and cardiovascular issues.

      community 6 months on minoxidil and finastreride

       1659 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 24-year-old experienced improved hair growth using 5% minoxidil, 1 mg finasteride, and dermastamping, but faced side effects like low libido and mild erectile dysfunction. They plan to reduce finasteride dosage after full results and may consider a hair transplant if thinning recurs.

      community Scalp Massages /scalp hair oiling effective??

       5 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of natural remedies like scalp massages and oils for hair loss, with some users advocating for proven treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. The original poster prefers natural methods, while others argue that pharmaceuticals are more effective in combating hair loss.

      community Taking creatine while on finasteride

       51 upvotes 3 years ago
      Creatine does not significantly affect hair loss when taking finasteride. Some users report no change, while others believe it may accelerate hair loss if predisposed to male pattern baldness.